Sorry to disappoint you but there really is no picture.
At this point you're probably asking yourself, "What in the world is this individual progress plan?" Well, it's like this you see. An IPP can be a collaborative working document. This could be available for all students, teachers, parents or anybody who wants it. Things could be asked on it such as: what are the needs of the student? What are we going to do to help the student meet their need? And how are we going to know if the student has met the needs the set forth? I think something like this could be a very important tool for teachers. This way, the parent knows what is going to happen throughout the year, the students know and can hopefully set a desired need and can work to achieve it and the teacher has a good foundation to plan their lessons accordingly with the students needs. Of course with anything to do with helping a teacher teach what they teach, there are some requirements to achieve an IPP. I will list them below. Beware, there are more than you have seen yet! Look below:
1. Specialized assessment data
2. Current level of performance and achievement
3. Identification of strengths and areas of need
4. Measurable goals and objectives
5. Procedures for evaluation progress related to IPP goals
6. Identification of coordinated support services
7. Medical information
8. Classroom accomodations
9. Planning for transition
10. Review of progress related to IPP goals
11. Year-end summary
12. Informed parent consent
Now keep in mind that this isn't just a short time process. Oh no. This can take all year! As teachers we should be prepared for it because this will actually help us in our careers!
You know, I kind of feel bad for getting your hopes up with the whole picture thing. So I decided to give you a picture!
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